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Sony Vaio Duo 11

Sony’s Duo 11 is one of that strange new breed of hybrid Windows 8
devices that can be used as either a tablet or a laptop computer. It’s
certainly an attractive looking device, with an excellent
high-definition, touchscreen. However, the method that Sony has chosen
for switching between laptop and tablet modes isn’t as elegant as it
could be.

Prices start at £849 for a model with an i3 processor running at 1.8GHz,
4GB RAM and 128GB solid-state drive (SSD). You can also step up to an
i5 for another £100, but we tested the high-end model, which costs a
hefty £1499 with an Ivy Bridge i7 running at 1.9GHz, 8GB RAM and a 256GB
SSD

Specs

1.9GHz Intel Core i7-3517U;

Windows 8 Pro 64-bit;

8GB DDR3 @ 1600MHz;

256GB SSD;

11.6in (1920x1080) glossy LCD;

Intel HD 4000;

802.11a/b/g/n;

Bluetooth 4.0;

NFC;

2x USB 3.0;

MS/SD slot;

1920x1080 webcam with
microphone;

stereo speakers;

headphone socket;

optical pointer;

10.5V
PSU;

4960mAh Lithium-polymer battery;

320x199x17.85mm; 1.3Kg

Sony's Duo 11 is a new hybrid touchscreen tablet and ultrabook
convertible. We put it through its paces to find out if it really solves
the "Should I buy a laptop or tablet?"